Starting Strength : Resources. The best fitness foods: What to eat before, during and after a workout. Getting a great workout goes beyond the number of reps you do or the miles you log on the treadmill (though that does help too). In all the running road races I've trained for—from 5Ks to marathons—I know that what I put into my body before and after a race or a training run can either help or hinder my performance. Related: Find Out What Some of the World's Top Athletes Eat to Win Regardless of what type of exercise suits your fancy, here are some tips on what to eat before, during and after a workout, as previously reported on in EatingWell Magazine.
Pre-workout: A low-glycemic-index meal: If you're the type of person who can't work out on an empty stomach, you may want to try this to boost your fat burn: eat a meal made with "slow-release" carbohydrates (think: oatmeal, bran cereal, a whole-wheat bagel or toast) three hours before you work out. Related: The Best Breakfast Foods for Weight Loss Related: Do You Really Need to Drink 8 Glass of Water a Day? Flavored water. 10 Stubborn Exercise Myths that Won’t Die, Debunked by Science. How Can I Start Getting in Shape in 20 Minutes a Day? How to Whistle Through Your Fingers. Nano Workout - A healthy lifestyle without breaking a sweat.